How to Paint or Draw While Traveling (Mini Ep.117)
There are so many reasons why you might want to pack up a bunch of supplies and carry them off to a family trip or exotic local.There are great reasons to try just this.But there are also reasons to leave your supplies at home.So in today's mini, let's talk about why you might want to keep working while traveling, why you might NOT want to, and then if yes, how do you set yourself up for success.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show
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Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)
Welcome to the conversation with Sterling Edwards. Inside you’ll learn why your next go-to watercolor brush might actually be one designed for oil painters. You’ll discover a smart way to prep your paints so your colors stay clean and travel with ease. Plus you’ll find out what to look for in a photo reference that leads to a stronger design.See his painting, Entwined here. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]The conversation with Edwards continues in the Art Club. You’ll get a simple trick to make sure your center of interest feels integrated, not pasted on, and how using the power of opposites can instantly strengthen your paintings. Find it here.Learn more about Sterling Edwards:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show
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Why is Starting so Hard? And What to Do About it (Mini Ep.115)
If you love it...it should be easy, right? RIGHT?!But it turns out there are some challenging parts of learning to paint. Even before you can figure out technique or styles or concepts... you actually have to start. In today's mini episode, let's talk about the different places you'll be starting, why starting is so hard and what you can do about it. Guests mentioned in the episode:Mark Mehaffey, Ep.5Sterling Edwards, Ep.116 (coming soon)Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14Kimberly Kelly Santini, Ep.97---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show
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Creating Protected Spaces with Sandi Hester [Archive, Ep.93]
In the conversation with Sandi Hester, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus, we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she sees and how she translates that to actual layers of paint. Join the Podcast Art Club here.Videos Mentioned in the Show:Hester’s Favorite SuppliesTrip with Hester's Mom and Husband Painting Husband at Pool Learn more about Sandi Hester here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPS---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show
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Landscape Painting with Melanie Morris [Archive, Ep.86]
In the conversation with Melanie Morris you’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more.Ad Free Podcast Art Club Version here.Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel. Available now in the Podcast Art Club.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show
Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.
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